A 37-member business delegation from New Zealand is in Fiji this week to strengthen trade, investment, and commercial partnerships between the two countries.

The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission says consumers should not expect immediate reductions in fuel and LPG prices.

Building activity rose strongly in the March quarter of this year.

Nadi market vendors are calling for relief in the upcoming national budget as rising fuel prices continue to push up the cost of doing business and food prices in markets.

Major tourism developers are continuing heavy investment in Fiji, despite rising fuel prices and living costs.

More than 10,000 cane farmers across Fiji are expected to benefit from an increase in the delivery payment, providing a boost to harvesting efforts amid ongoing challenges facing the sugar industry.

The arrival of more than 430 North American tourists on Fiji Airways charter flights from Salt Lake City, Utah, is expected to generate more than $10 million for Fiji.

The Fiji Sugar Corporation recorded its lowest-ever cane production during the last crushing season.

Sugarcane Growers Council Chief Executive Vimal Dutt is warning farmers that abandoning their farms means abandoning the industry.

A farmer from Nadroga has reduced her trips to the Suva Municipal Market to sell her produce due to rising transportation costs.

Former Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission Chief Executive Joel Abraham says the timing of fuel price announcements is critical during a crisis.

Businesses and property owners could soon face significantly higher penalties for breaching public health laws.